BabyGirl

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Darkness [/i] [B]BabyGirl, you said that your friends don't really like Black people, and you later go on to say that you're starting to agree with them.[/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Ok, I see what you're saying now. I worded that part poorly, and I'll go back and change it. I think I've started a few arguments that I shouldn't have. My knowledge on this subject appears to be limited...or something :drunk:[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Phantom [/i] [B]Yanni, Enya, Pink Floyd, Sting, Sarah Mclachlan.[/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Those people [and that one band] are all really popular, actually. Just because they're not widely listened to by the younger generations doesn't mean that no one listens to them at all. I've never been a fan of Sting or Sarah MacLaughlin, but I really like Yanni and Enya. I've grown up listening to both of them, so I suppose that they're sentimental favorites.[/color]

[color=deeppink]There is no staple definition for "normal". Normal in the 1980s was wearing tapered pants with elastic waists, while teasing your hair to make you look like an electrocution victim. Society creates "normality" through fashion and media. It's all irrelevant.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Deus_Ex_Machina [/i] [B]Now, I do half agree with you here.. these stereotypes do come from somewhere, otherwise they wouldn't exist. The trouble is we don't take absolutely everything into account. There are a large number of black criminals, which is where that stereotype comes from. What we often forget is that there is also a very large number of white criminals, but we just forget about them, because they're in a completely different "criminal" stereotype. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]There is a greater percentage of white people in the US prison system than black. Just thought I'd throw that statisttic out...it kind of screws up that whole stereotype, doesn't it? As for what Darkness said, let me give you an example as to why the 20 year old who grew up outside of Detroit has dislike for African Americans. As many of you may or may not know, [inner-city] Detroit is an incredibly dangerous city. It's basically one giant slum, save for the new Tigers baseball stadium, new Lions football field, and the Red Wings Hockeytown. When this 20 year old was working in lawn service, he was working in the [i]projects[/i] of Detroit, meaning inner city housing projects where underprivelaged black people don't have to pay for where they live (either that, or it's extremely cheap). While he was cutting the lawns of these projects, black people would be sitting out front of their reidences yelling, "That's right white boy, cut my lawn." This was coming from black people who didn't even work for a living. Wouldn't that bother you, too? I should probably state one final time that I [i]am not racist[/i], I'm merely leaning toward their point of view that stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason. I would never treat another person differently because of their skin color or ethnic background because that is something that I don't believe in. Settle yourselves down before accusing other people of being something that they are not.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Narius [/i] [B]My point stands judging people by skin color is wrong and I'm amazed, appauled and sickened by the fact that so many people on this board agree with it. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Slow down and take a closer look. I didn't mean to offend (aha, that word) you, but no one on here has actually agreed with stereotypes. If I'm closed minded for accepting (and yet not fully agreeing with) two different points of view, then I'd hate to think what you consider people who only accept one point of view.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Narius [/i] [B]And to say most African American people are Criminals Breaks is possibly the most ignorant thing I have ever seen in my life. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]He was merely giving an example. As for your opinion, I thought a lot like you did until I heard more of what these guys had to say. I slowly started to accept that, while you can't judge a person simply because of stereotypes on their race or gender, you CAN see why stereotypes were produced in the first place. If you let yourself be more receptive to other opinions, you may learn a thing or two.[/color]

[color=deeppink]P.S. "Sixth Sense" is a figure of speech. It's not something worth overanalyzing.[/color]

[color=deeppink]Great dancing banana, Break, but let's try and stay on topic ;)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Mitch [/i] [B][color=red] People take offence because they are prejudice. It's as simple as that.[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Eh? But didn't you say that you think "offending" someone with a racial joke is wrong? How can someone be prejudice if they're bothered by a generalization that is most likely true? o_O I apologize, for this subject confuses me.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Break [/i] [B][size=1][color=green] Don't take that offensively.[/size][/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]That's one of my points right there. You shouldn't [i]have[/i] to apologize for reciting a stereotype, because it's a stereotype for a reason.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sere Tuscumbia [/i] [B]Can't . . . find . . . self. I AM in there, right? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Yessum', I answered it differently the first and second time, and I still got you ^_^[/color]

[color=deeppink]Recently I have been spending time around numerous people who have very strong racial views. One of them grew up just outside of Detroit and doesn't have much love for African Americans. The other grew up outside of Minniapolis and feels the same as the one who lived near Detroit. Now, both of these people are Caucasian males, one is 19 and the other is 20. That information may be relevant or irrelevant, depending on how you view these following opinions... Both of these males feel that stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason. Most children have been taught to see everyone as an equal, regardless of race or gender. But why? Isn't there a reason that every race and gender has stereotypes? Why should those particular stereotypes be taboo topics of conversation? Why shouldn't we be able to poke fun at generalizations if they really DO sum up a certain race? Stereotypes evolved from somewhere, most likely from the gender itself. So my question is, since stereotypes DO exist, is it good or bad to indulge in those stereotypes for a laugh? Should we see everyone as equal even if they've brought a bad name upon themselves or their race? I'm starting to lean toward these guys' views [on stereotypes having more fact to them than fiction] and feel a lot less guilty laughing at racial jokes; is that a bad thing? Or is it simply normal? You be the judge.[/color]

[color=deeppink]I have a sixth sense when it comes to...cars. Or at least that's what I'd call the talent of being able to recognize the brand and model of any car just by looking at its headlights or tail lights. It's not like I really paid much attention to cars for a long time, I was just suddenly able to tell what cars were very easily. So I guess that's my sixth sense ^_^ Oh yesh, and a lot of times if I think of the worst thing that could happen in a certain situation, it usually happens. That's why I constantly have to say, "But that hasn't happened yet, Knock on wood!" Otherwise it happens. Spookeh :shifty:[/color]

[color=deeppink]I remember being younger and wanting to grow up, and for the most part getting older [b]is[/b] a good thing. I wouldn't want to go back to my days of being 13 or 14 again, because being that young isn't fun. I know how most of you feel, like you think you're old enough to do everything that 18 year olds do, but in reality you're not. Basically, cherish your high school years. I wouldn't tell you to not want to grow up when you're 12-15, because I know how you feel. But once you hit those fun high school years, slow down and enjoy what you're doing.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Shyguy [/i] [B][color=darkblue][size=1]I made one of these last December, and it was slightly more accurate... heh. Good work though, lots of fun. [/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]I think I liked yours a bit more, Shy o_O. No offense to Mnemolth, of course. Apparently I'm Sere Tuscumbia. I do not know Sere, but it seems like a fine choice to me ^_^[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Boba Fett [/i] [B][COLOR=green]I nearly had a heart attack when I saw that there is now a new Super Moderator (Elite, isn't it?) who "rules" the same area of OtakuBoards as you. Thought you had been replaced :faint: , until I checked the Staff section... *Insert sigh of relief smilie here*[/COLOR] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]I actually [i]have[/i] been replaced, but by my own will. It's a resignation due to the fact that I don't have time to mod around here anymore. But no worries, I'll still be an active poster :toothy: And yes, if a convention ever comes to somewhere like LA, I'd probably be able to round up a few people to come with me, so long as the cost wasn't too great. This school is draining my bank account :drunk:[/color]

[color=deeppink]**** guys, I'm sorry. I haven't been in here for ages. College has kept me wicked busy, but I'm learning how to speak Southern Californian! (It IS a language within a language!) Anyway, there are a lot of Star Wars nerds out here, so I'm getting a great big helping of Star Wars conversations! I'll make sure and post that trivia I promised soon :whoops:[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Aries [/i] [B][color=darkblue][size=1] Seriously, it just popped into my head and I thought it sounded cool. I had no idea at the time that it was an astrological sign (or related to Aerith from FF7 by some people). I didn't even know about the Greek god Ares, but yeah, it just came to me. [/color][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Aries is a town in France ^_^ Though, in French it would be pronounced more like "Ah-ree" than "Airees"...if that's how you pronounce yours, of course :bluesweat: As for BabyGirl, I think it's something that just kind of came to me when I was registering for version 2. I wanted a girly name that wouldn't induce speculation as to what my gender was, so I ruled out the useage of a Star Warsesque name. BabyGirl is about as far from a Star Wars name as you can get I suppose :p[/color]

[color=deeppink]I have been exploring the world of Malice Mizer lately, and I really like [i]Mizerable[/i]. I have it playing on my computer a lot, and everyone who stops by always says, "Jenna, your song there is not in English," which amuses me for some reason :whoops:[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]I attached a pic of Kit if anyone wants to see lol. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Ooh, I just want to HUG it! The only downside of ferrets is that they smell funny. That's one of the main reasons I could never have a dog, because most of them smell bad. [img]http://babygirl.250free.com/Kitty_sleep.jpg[/img] Kitteh ^-^[/color]

[color=deeppink]::hugs Southern California:: I can definitely relate, Yu. I lived in Michigan for 17 years before recently moving to California. It is proven that Lansing (where I lived) is one of the rainiest cities in the United States, so I get confused when it doesn't rain here. In fact, Ventura seems to not have had any rain for about a month...and I am simply puzzled by it :) The gloomy Michigan days really got me down, too. I hated seeing the snow last for months, hated driving on the icy roads, hated the bitterly cold air that would bite at your skin until you took refuge indoors. I hated the rainy spells that would last for three days at a time with only one dry day inbetween the spells. The only thing that could ever cure my "weather depression" was going to the tanning booth, laying in the warm tanning bed and pretending it was warm outside as well. So, actually, you're not missing anything by not seeing snow. Snow can bite me :p[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by bellatrix13 [/i] [B][i]I speak English and [/i]Southern Californian.[/quote][/b] [color=deeppink]"Dude, the waves were firin'! It's so good, so sic. There's just wicked hieght to those waves...they're crashin'!" ...:toothy: [/color] [quote][b]Salut a tous les autres qui parle francais! [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Salut ;) I took French for four years, but I'm rather bad at speaking it. I can write it without problems, but my mind doesn't work fast enough for me to speak it correctly.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]She jump around like crazy sometimes, bouncing into walls and falling off things. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Ferrets are great. If I couldn't have a cat as a pet, my next choice would most definitely be a ferret. As for my kitty, she likes to suck on my clothes. I suppose it's because she got taken away from her mother too early, because any article of my clothing that smells like me, she'll start purring, kneading her paws, and suck on a corner of whatever it is she's found. She also likes to play cat and mouse, hiding behind pilars in my living room and then attacking me...the 'mouse'. It's so cute ;D[/color]

[color=deeppink]Indeed, Cera. I was thinking that same thing just as I stumbled upon your post. [/color] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by GoldScorpion78 [/i] [B]I've attempted suicide no less than 100 times. 120 to be more exact. And I've smoked and drank, and yes i know im only 13. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Case in point, anyone? [/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Peanut [/i] [B]...they'll deny it cos of being embaressed but truthly how many women in here play with them selves? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=deeppink]Mmore than will admit, most likely. I didn't reveal that I did for [i]years[/i]. Just recently have I opened up about it...it's a very taboo subject with us ladies, for reasons unknown to even us. I think that if more women talked about it, the taboos would slowly be stripped away.[/color]